Monday, October 4, 2010

Candy Corn Wreath Tutorial

Candy Corn is to Halloween like Santa is to Christmas! You have to experience candy corn or Halloween just isn't Halloween! Not only is candy corn yummy to eat, it's colors are some of my most favorite! I wanted to do something with candy corns and a Candy Corn Wreath is what I got!

I didn't want to have to spend any money either, so I rummaged around in my craft closet and wood supplies. After some searching, I found all of this!

I cut out the candy corns on masonite board using a band saw. If you don't have the wood or tools to cut wood, you can use the foamy paper stuff...any color will do because we are going to cover it with CUTE candy cornish paper! I made a candy corn shape template, traced it onto my different paper color choices and cut them out. I distressed the edges with an orange colored ink.

Now, glue them onto the wood. I just used a glue stick but Mod Podge works great too.

Once all candy corns are completed, pull out the hot glue gun! Now, glue all those bad boys to a wreath. I am sure a foam wreath will work well. Like I said, I just used what I had in my closet!

I found a piece of fall garland that was the perfect length. Seriously, how lucky can one get? I made a circle out of the garland and placed the wreath on top, pulling the stems through to make it look full.

To fill in the gaps, cut six or more long pieces of coordinating fabric. Wrap them around the garland and wreath. Not only does this fill in the gaps, but it hides the wire on the wreath. It was still looking kind of blah in the center and this cream paper with black flowers gave it just the kick it needed. I cut a circle and glued it to the back of the wreath.

I am having the GREAT DEBATE about candy corn at my blog....Did you know the orange is first than yellow? Yeah, I know..PURE madness! I love the way you did it (did it myself) and someone was "polite" enough to leave me an annoymous comment about it! Just wanted to let you know...POWER TO THE BACKWARDS CANDY CORN!

Can you tell me the dimensions of what you used? Specifically the wreath and the candy corn? I like how yours came together and would like to try one, but I want to have some sort of an idea of sizes. Thanks!

Robyn, My wreath is a 12 inch wreath from the local craft store. The candy corns measure about 4 inches in height. I googled candy corn template, click on images and found the candy corn I was looking for. I printed it and used it for a guide. I hope this helps! I would love to see yours when you finish it! ~Julie

Julie

I am a regular girl who loves to try and be creative. I am married to a one good looking police officer of a husband who makes me laugh everyday. We have three darling kids, Cooper 8, Charlee 6, and my baby Griffin just turned 2. I find joy in all the good the world has to offer!

Tara

Of course all you Gone with the Wind fans know where my name came from. I love all things Halloween (thanks Mom), brightly colored items catch my eye, love to craft-better at replicating that creating but working on this, dabbling into sewing, wanna be foodie and chef, loves to bake-especially cupcakes right now (seriously, who doesn't like cupcakes!), reading if there is ever a spare minute, good friends, and I take pleasure in hanging out with my hubby, two kiddos and extended family.